Samuel BRECK

(1771-1862)

BRECK, Samuel, (brother of
Daniel Breck), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Boston,
Mass., July 17, 1771; attended the Royal Military School of Loreze,
France; moved to Pennsylvania and settled in Philadelphia in 1792,
where he engaged in business as a merchant; served as corporal
during the Whisky Rebellion; member of the State house of
representatives 1817-1820; served in the State senate 1832-1834;
elected as an Adams-Clay Federalist to the Eighteenth Congress
(March 4, 1823-March 3, 1825); withdrew from active business
pursuits and lived in retirement until his death in Philadelphia,
Pa., August 31, 1862; interment in St. Peter’s
Churchyard.